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Used 2002 Suzuki Esteem Sedan Consumer Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

I miss it already

L.E.C., 03/19/2004
2002 Suzuki Esteem GL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Until 3/18/04 I really loved my little Suzuki. I did have to replace the tires and a bumper, which were a little pricey (but this not a ford Focus, so don't expect to be readily able to get parts for cheap). But I love it more now because that car saved my life. I took my eyes off the road for 1 second and ended up rolling the car over four times. Where I was in the driver's seat held up wonderfully. The passenger side, not so hot, but for the impact it took (hitting a culvert in a driveway at 45 mph) it did well. I was able to walk out of the car. The car is totalled, but I owe that I am writing this today to that car.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Outrageous parts and repair

ron, 12/07/2008
2002 Suzuki Esteem GL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great gas mileage. Bought car new, but then the interior lights start burning out at 1 year. Interior starts fading, poor material. Air flow modulator went out costing 1000 dollars for just the part. Has 2 catalytic converters, but don't know which one to replace. Can't get it inspected because computer can't tell what is wrong with it. Will not buy another Suzuki after this disaster.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Reliability and Economy

Martyk, 03/10/2009
2002 Suzuki Esteem GL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought this car with 85000 miles and am now up to 117000 miles with NO problems. I averaged 41 MPG on a trip across the country and have not had to spend money on repairs. I change the oil, filters and belts when needed. Great car. Radio and speakers are cheap and problematic, but overall car is very dependable and economic.

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1.5 out of 5 stars

Buyer Beware

Jana Green, 06/04/2002
2002 Suzuki Esteem GLX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is the worst mistake I have ever made. I bought it less than 2 months ago, tried to give it back to the dealer two days later. The only good thing I can say about this car is it has good gas mileage. But I have learned there is more to life than Gas Mileage. I feel my kids and I are very vulnerable in this car, not much to it to keep us safe. We were overcharged so I can't even say it is a good value. We were misled and the car was misrepresented to us. And to boot, the seats are very uncomfortable, and why doesn’t it have tilt?. I am counting the days till I can sell it. Wish me luck.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

A Good Looker!

Brian Devo, 08/13/2002
2002 Suzuki Esteem GL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought this vehicle as a starter-car, and I got a nice deal on it. Although I did not know much about the Esteem, I have grown to really like its styling, handling and performance. It took some adjusting, as I was accustomed to driving larger vehicles, I now find this vehicle fun to drive. The vehicle is light, and can get blown around on a windy day on the highway, but I am no longer looking for the speeding tickets associated with faster models, that encourage me to speed. This is a conservative looking vehicle, and just what I wanted...great car, great price!

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